<p>hey i’m also an international student who is transferring to Brandeis this year, also with fin aid. I’ve got many friends who have transferred from IU Bloomington to my current school, or who have declined IU to attend my current school. From what I’ve heard about IU, I think:
- IU Kelley is not close to Brandeis IBS, in terms of job placements, education, etc.
- In terms of other majors, Brandeis is also far better. Its class sizes are way smaller, 30 vs. 200 at IU, and its professors should be much more respected as they have more publications, research, give more talks, etc. Brandeis is simply more prestigious than IU. Done.
So try as best as you can to transfer. G’luck.</p>